Today I am delighted to welcome author Chris Chalmers to the blog to talk about his mystery, The Last Lemming which was published by J Mendel Books on 20th May 2020. I also have a great giveaway for you with the chance to win a print copy of the novel, (UK only). Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.
First, here's a little about the book:
TV naturalist ‘Prof Leo’ Sanders makes it to his deathbed
without a whiff of scandal — then confesses his career-defining wildlife
discovery was a hoax.
A National Treasure shattering his own reputation on YouTube
is enough to spark a media frenzy, and the curiosity of part-time journalism
student Claire Webster who makes him the subject of her dissertation.
Her investigations lead to Prof Leo’s estranged family, and
a high-flying advertising guru he also slandered in the video.
Ultimately Claire uncovers the truth behind the discovery of
the Potley Hill Lemming — the first new species of British mammal in a century.
It’s a mystery spanning four decades; a tale of greed,
obsession and long-forgotten murder at a lonely beauty spot.
'A revered TV naturalist with a guilty secret, a cute
critter, a brand of stout and a lovelorn personal trainer all collide with
tragi-comic results in this witty whydunnit. The Last Lemming combines pathos,
humour and mystery to irresistible effect.’ Suzi Feay, literary critic
Welcome to Books, Life and Everything, Chris. Why don't you tell us a little about yourself?
Chris:
‘Ten
Things About Me’
1) Born ten days early when Mum went to a Beatles concert
and was induced by the stomping
2) Brought up in Lancashire, educated in Yorkshire, live in
London
3) First publication: poem in the Liverpool Echo aged six
4) Worked briefly in theatre and publishing then 30 years in
advertising
5) Swum with iguanas in the Galapagos Islands (see Five To
One)
6) Spent night at the Dutch Embassy in Prague (see Dinner at
the Happy Skeleton)
7) Was understudy on Mastermind
8) Proposed marriage on back seat of a bus in front of 50
elephants
9) Married to a concert pianist
10) Can’t drive, can’t cook, can dance a little
A published poet at six! - that's good going!
About the Author
Chris Chalmers was born in Lancashire and lives in
south-west London. He's been the understudy on Mastermind, visited 40 countries
and swum with marine iguanas. His first novel, 'Five To One', was winner of a
debut novel competition and nominated for the Polari First Book Prize; his
latest, 'The Last Lemming', is out now in paperback and ebook. He has written a
diary for 42 years and never missed a night.
Search 'chris chalmers novelist' on YouTube, for
clips of Chris reading from his other books, poems about Christmas Eve and
butcher's shops, and fox cubs dancing to ABBA. (Yep, it's as high-brow as
that.)
Thanks to Chris Chalmers and Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the author post and a place on the tour.
Check out these great bloggers!
Giveaway (UK only)
To win a print copy of The Last Lemming, just Follow and Retweet the pinned tweet at @bookslifethings and good luck!
Closing date is 20th July 2020 and there is one winner.
*Terms and Conditions – UK only. The winner will be selected at
random via Tweetdraw from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter
and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then I reserve the right
to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the
competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with
third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed
to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize. I am not
responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.
Huge thanks for the blog tour support Pam x
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